Hop Talk

I heard a report this morning about ClimateCounts.org, a non-profit organization with the stated aim of bringing “consumers and companies together in the fight against global climate change.”

They’ve released their 2008 Scorecard, which summarizes 56 large companies’ self-reported efforts at environmental friendliness. Anheuser-Busch was one of the most improved companies, jumping 21 points from their 2007 score to 50 points (out of 100).

Scorecard Sectors: Beer

Of course, since ClimateCounts.org focuses on large—primarily American—companies, only  three companies are listed in that sector.

• Anheuser-Busch: 50/100 (+21)
• SAB Miller: 48/100 (0)
• MolsonCoors: 34/100 (+14)

Certainly, these are awfully modest numbers and there are smaller brewers who would score significantly higher on ClimateCounts.org’s criteria. Still, considering the absolute volume produced by these three corporations, and the positive direction of their scores, kudos are warranted. Not that there isn’t room for improvement, of course. As I say to my kids when report cards come out: “Great job! Now, keep it up.”

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